Hello everybody, this is my first time here, if I do something wrong please forgive me.
To describe my situation I will tell you everything that I do. First, I was trying to install Cyanogen, I learnt about it using flashtool and I understood the procedure using fastboot mode, but for my surprise I found out that my device has Unlock bootloader with No, when I found this I feel a little sad because everywhere said that this option has to be with yes, this is mandatory. I didn't give up and I continued searching others options to install cyanogen on my device, or if it is possible change the option to yes, but the only option that I found is using a testpoint and a software S1 Tool (this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874), but this option for my device is paid, is not included in S1 Tool, after that I downloaded a ftf firmware for my device and I installed with flashtool in flashmode to test if this change that option, the installation was ok, but the option Unlock bootloader still has No.
I haven't found any other option, do you have any option to install Cyanogen on my Sony Xperia U ST25A, I'd like to do for myself to learn.
Thank you to everybody in advance.
Regards
You can't. The test point method was only for the 2011 devices.
If your contract is over you can contact your carrier or sony and request them to unlock your phone.
With your bootloader locked you cannot flash custom kernels and any thing beyond cm 9 is not possible.
Search for cm 9 locked bootloader xperia u.
Hamza Murad said:
You can't. The test point method was only for the 2011 devices.
If your contract is over you can contact your carrier or sony and request them to unlock your phone.
With your bootloader locked you cannot flash custom kernels and any thing beyond cm 10 is not possible. (only cm 10 not 10.1 or 10.2)
Search for cm 10 locked bootloader xperia u.
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CM 10 is Android 4.1.2, any ROM beyond CM 9 can't be installed, even CM 10 can't be installed.
DaniPhii said:
CM 10 is Android 4.1.2, any ROM beyond CM 9 can't be installed, even CM 10 can't be installed.
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Oh sorry. I forgot that xperia u didn't get the 4.1.2 update.
The max you can install is cm 9
Thanks for the correction.
Hamza Murad said:
Oh sorry. I forgot that xperia u didn't get the 4.1.2 update.
The max you can install is cm 9
Thanks for the correction.
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Don't worry, we all make mistakes.
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Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
iMatth3w said:
Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
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the only port of 4.0 is still in alpha and not stable,
As for best rom...try wolfs if you like stock, fxp if you like cm and there are loads of miui roms...take your pick
PS, best to unlock bootloader and use doomkernel v06 as well
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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directly loaded custom kernels with more features.
cwm recovery
cyanogen official support
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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Use latest flashtool and press plugins then unlock and follow the instructions
If u had sim unlocked ur phone using any software on pc or tool then unlocking bootloader will break ur radio
Oh and if u unlocked network using setool2 then u can unlock bootloader but then its a different procedure
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
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use notification toggles or powerful control to get toggles in notification bar....
flashtool is a very stable software for nxt series and previous xperias.. used it several times on my xu...
I think u can root ur .54 firmware through binary's rooting method....have u tried it yet???
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
thanks for the tip about notifications
flashtool i have used on X10 and found it very good, but i was not sure if it is OK to use it now on the XP while my BL is locked and i have no root, i don't want to create more problems for myself than i already have
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Astral07 said:
thanks for the tip about notifications
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
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yes i have tried this method too. Nothing happened x.x
drsanket_xperia_u said:
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
Astral07 said:
ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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you can install older ICS, root and use a custom rom while you wait a fix to the new ICS :]
i don't think it will take too long for a fix ^^
Astral07 said:
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
:angel:
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This might Help
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
1. Yes and yes. That's what I did. Now my Xperia P is rooted with CWM.
Rooting Method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
2. Not realy sure, mine was bootloader unlockable from the start. But I decided to keep it locked.
3. You mean like this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015118
I flashed this and is working quite well. No problems so far.
Flashing is also safe with locked bootloader. I've been flashing like crazy since I rooted my phone 4 days ago.
Just do backups and follow instructions carefully.
I am getting really irritated of the amount of totally nonsense information out there, and no real or "official" way for unlocking bootloader for Xperia Go. Can someone please help me so I can unlock my bootloader? All I see are guides with massive walls of text, nothing official stated about Xperia Go. I don't want to screw my phone up by doing some mistake by myself -_- so can somebody PLEASE tell me how?
Hey,
Before I can help you, I need to know which build you are on.
The 3 common builds are
6.0.B.3.184
6.1.1.B.1.10
6.1.1.B.1.54
To check it, go to Settings>About Phone then scroll to the bottom and read the number then post it here.
Also, tell me what OS you are running, The fastboot drivers required to unlock it doesn't work in Windows 8 unless you enable test mode for windows 8.
Additional information on how to unlock the boot loader can be found on the Sony Developers page.
Note: If you want to root it, DO NOT flash the version 6.1.1.B.1.54. Because Sony patched the exploit.
Hi thank you for replying, I swear that I have searched information for HOURS and I learned that it is not easy to find for Xperia Go.. :S as it is for some more known models.
Here is the info
Model: ST27i
Software version: 6.0.B.3.184
I use Windows 7 on my PC, also I have downloaded Flash Tool 0.9.8.0 by Bin4ry & Androxyde (it shows 0.9.9.0 update is available, should I update it?)
Edit: unlocked myself already
help
XperiaFanboy said:
Hi thank you for replying, I swear that I have searched information for HOURS and I learned that it is not easy to find for Xperia Go.. :S as it is for some more known models.
Here is the info
Model: ST27i
Software version: 6.0.B.3.184
I use Windows 7 on my PC, also I have downloaded Flash Tool 0.9.8.0 by Bin4ry & Androxyde (it shows 0.9.9.0 update is available, should I update it?)
Edit: unlocked myself already
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i have the same problem, i read your post can you enligthen me?, can i know how you unlock your bootloader, tnx for understanding
Odp: How do I unlock bootloader for Xperia Go?
ishamarured14 said:
i have the same problem, i read your post can you enligthen me?, can i know how you unlock your bootloader, tnx for understanding
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unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
Bla Bla:
I have recently bought this device. The hardware seems to be all nice but software, not so good. There are tons of improvements that need to be done on the software end. I have been waiting for someone else to take an initiative up until now, but it seems everyone else has been doing the same thing and as the device is new int he market, the XDA Threads have been practically dead and they are going to stay like that if noone starts working. So, lets tickle this lady.
What We Need:
Its obvious, but I will state that anyway.
Root and Recovery
Locked Bootloader
Unlocked Bootloader
Kernel
Repacked (With Custom Ramdisk including Recovery, Disable RIC, Insecure ADB, A few Tweaks, etc.)
Compiled (Need sources for that, so lets put this on hold for now)
ROM
Stock (Rooted, Recovery, Tweaked, Optmized, Debloated, Deodexed)
Custom (Something Like This)
Progress:
Obviously, it must be a Top to Bottom approach, but I am an idiot, so, I am following Bottom to Top, actually because thats my forte and I need help with others.
Root and Recovery
Locked
Unlocked
Kernel
Repacked
Compiled
ROM
Stock (Done)
Custom (Halfway Done)
So, folks lets join hands together and start this thing. I welcome all Developers, Beginners, Contributors, Reviewers, Haters, Bullies, Killers, simply anyone and everyone who is willing to help.
I am so happy to see someone actually do custom ROM for this device. I love Sony and I love this phone so much !
Finally there is hope coming.
Thank you so much for developing here......:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
I am building for the xperia c4. May I ask where you unlocked the bootloader? Because as far as i remember, you need to unlock the loader for a custom recovery on sony phones. Right?
So far for me the main issue with this phone is high ram usage despite having very few apps installed. Even when closing all apps after use free ram is between 500-600mb. At times ram is under 500mb free and nothing is open.
Ram management is quite an important aspect which needs improvement...
There is also a slight delay when waking the device for some reason...
Also it would be great if we can get stereo speakers working on the device. The upper earpiece is fairly large and should give us decent sound to go with the lower speaker...
CTXz said:
I am building for the xperia c4. May I ask where you unlocked the bootloader? Because as far as i remember, you need to unlock the loader for a custom recovery on sony phones. Right?
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Unlocking bootloader isnt always necessarry... If you have root you sometimes can hack the init process... For example look at Xperia L recovery for locked bootloader...
Its mostly something like store the recovery ramdisk as a img file in internal storage... And while init process it gets unpacked and replaces ramdisk
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Possible root method for locked bootloader.
If someone can send him a C5 Ultra or at least log from C5 Ultra , thing will go smoother.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63626335&postcount=64
AndroPlus said:
Possible root method for locked bootloader.
If someone can send him a C5 Ultra or at least log from C5 Ultra , thing will go smoother.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63626335&postcount=64
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Tried it, unfortunately does not work...
I'd like to help or donate too if you need help just pm me and whenever i will be free(due to school) i will help you. i love this device and all we are users know that this beast needs help... First we need root :/
I'll help too... I am excited for the development on this device
Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE
Hello everyone,
this is my first post, sorry my english is not perfect.
First step,
You need to install the hXXp://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver The sony flashboot driver Signed_so0112_driver_july_update.
Next step,
Sony XPERIA flashtool-0.9.19.0.2015.exe : hXXp://d-h.st/ojFw
After the installation, start the flashtool
Click on the Lightning and select flashmode and select the folder with the firmware
Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE.ft
hXXp://lifetan.ca/Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE.ftf
WIPE : USERDATA CHECKED
SPEED MAX USB BUFFER, very important to be 128k, more speed = crash !
thank you for reply.
Unlock the boot loader
Second post
how to unlock your boot loader,
upgrade the frimware for Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE
click on BLU and turn your cellphone in boot mode.
copy your IMEI on the sony website and select the Xperia C type
hXXp://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
put the unlock code on the flasttool and click Unlock
Enjoy Unlocked C5
man-FIRE said:
Second post
how to unlock your boot loader,
upgrade the frimware for Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE
click on BLU and turn your cellphone in boot mode.
copy your IMEI on the sony website and select the Xperia C type
hXXp://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
put the unlock code on the flasttool and click Unlock
Enjoy Unlocked C5
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Can that help to root the device?
alihacker4 said:
Can that help to root the device?
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I think so...
Above links have been removed, here is the new link for E5563 dual firmware:
http://mobile.tumblrvip.com/2015/09/06/stock-fw-c5-ultra-dual-e5563-29-0-b-0-161-customized-hk/
What about non dual version of this phone? @kanej2006
man-FIRE said:
Second post
how to unlock your boot loader,
upgrade the frimware for Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE
click on BLU and turn your cellphone in boot mode.
copy your IMEI on the sony website and select the Xperia C type
hXXp://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
put the unlock code on the flasttool and click Unlock
Enjoy Unlocked C5
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Would this work on the c4
man-FIRE said:
Hello everyone,
this is my first post, sorry my english is not perfect.
First step,
You need to install the hXXp://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver The sony flashboot driver Signed_so0112_driver_july_update.
Next step,
Sony XPERIA flashtool-0.9.19.0.2015.exe : hXXp://d-h.st/ojFw
After the installation, start the flashtool
Click on the Lightning and select flashmode and select the folder with the firmware
Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE.ft
hXXp://lifetan.ca/Customized-HK-E5563_29.0.B.1.55_1296-8551_R6A_LOCK_REMOVED-BY-man-FIRE.ftf
WIPE : USERDATA CHECKED
SPEED MAX USB BUFFER, very important to be 128k, more speed = crash !
thank you for reply.
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Is this firmware custom one or original one? Has anybody use and successful to root their c5 ultra?
Sent from my E5563 using XDA Premium HD app
gsser said:
What about non dual version of this phone? @kanej2006
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Unfortunately I could not find the firmware for non dual version, sorry!
Any updates? Was flashing successful?
Yeah, i really need to know if its successful or not. I want that root pretty bad
Hello, i got a nice Sony Xperia X10 mini with Android 2.1 update 1 and want to update to any Android 4.4. So i choose the PureSlim R4 for Robyn with the Pure GoogleApps for my phone.
But i cant work with FlashTool 0.9.22.3 i cant root my phone. I got the errormessag: ERROR - Illegal key size or default parameters. With SuperUser and SuperSU both the same result. How to install a new flash then? Do i need an older version of FlashTool? All tutorials are with links for flashtool in GitHub. But this links are broken.
Thanks for every hint to get a newer rom to my phone. USB Debugging is activated of course.
TheUndertaka said:
Hello, i got a nice Sony Xperia X10 mini with Android 2.1 update 1 and want to update to any Android 4.4. So i choose the PureSlim R4 for Robyn with the Pure GoogleApps for my phone.
But i cant work with FlashTool 0.9.22.3 i cant root my phone. I got the errormessag: ERROR - Illegal key size or default parameters. With SuperUser and SuperSU both the same result. How to install a new flash then? Do i need an older version of FlashTool? All tutorials are with links for flashtool in GitHub. But this links are broken.
Thanks for every hint to get a newer rom to my phone. USB Debugging is activated of course.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader first?
Unlocked the bootloader
Hi and thanks for your reply. I tried to unlock with fastboot and also with flashtool. Both show errors and doesnt work realy. So how to test further?
bioniszoto said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader first?
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Unlocking Bootloader
TheUndertaka said:
Hi and thanks for your reply. I tried to unlock with fastboot and also with flashtool. Both show errors and doesnt work realy. So how to test further?
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I used this link to unlock my bootloader.I did not use flashtool ,but the file in msm7227 package.Give it a try,but be careful because you might brick your device.Good luck!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696